I hear you! We have had record low temperatures this past week, the lowest since 1911. All the flowers are now dead, but the thought of them coming back in a few more months will make winter seem shorter.

We planted native milkweed hoping to lure some Monarchs our way. How wonderful you’re already seeing some! Beyond the milkweed, all the images are lovely. Having never seen Cleome, does it open up more in time?

Really enjoyed all of your flowers, Hien, and the milkweed is fabulous. There’s no better way to have monarchs in your yard, than to grow their host food. How very wonderful, I hope it fills with monarchs in the coming months.